| English Term | Tamil Term | Pronunciation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | மூளை | Moolai | | Heart | இதயம் | Idhayam | | Lungs | நுரையீரல் | Nuraiyeeral | | Liver | கல்லீரல் | Kalleeral | | Kidney | சிறுநீரகம் | Siruneeragam | | Stomach (organ) | இரைப்பை | Iraippai | | Intestine | குடல் | Kudal | | Bone | எலும்பு | Elumbu | | Muscle | தசை | Thasai | | Skin | தோல் | Thol | | Blood | இரத்தம் | Iratham | | Vein / Artery | நாளம் / தமனி | Naalam / Thamani | | Nerve | நரம்பு | Narambu | | Spleen | மண்ணீரல் | Manniral | | Pancreas | கணையம் | Kanaiyam | | Bladder | சிறுநீர்ப்பை | Siruneerpai |
In language proficiency exams (like the Tamil Nadu State Board exams or international language tests), "Human Body Parts" is a standard topic. It allows learners to describe people, discuss health, and use descriptive adjectives (e.g., "long fingers," "strong legs").
These are the visible parts of the body you use every day.
Pro Tip: In casual spoken Tamil, people rarely use the plural form for body parts. They might say "Rendhu Kai" (Two hands) instead of "Kaigal."
Tamil culture traditionally recognizes five sensory organs (Ainthu pulangal).